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Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:04 pmby Bothie
Hi all,
Thinking of converting my early S3 to a 12V electronic system. The bike has come out of storage for 20+ years and I currently have no spark. Instead of replacing suspect components from the old system I am thinking it might be more efficient and more reliable to convert to a new 12V system.
Any thoughts on the best brand/supplier for an adequate system that is compatible with my crank?
Doesnt look like too complex a task... any pitfalls to watch out for?
Appreciate any help here
Peter
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
Posted:
Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:44 pmby Scooterslag
To be honest, unless you plan to upgrade your engine in a major way, you're probably better off repairing the old points system, far more reliable and less hassle than many electronic kits on the market. Paul
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:11 pmby CHRIS in MARGATE
Best thing you will e er upgrade IMHO.
Great spark, better starting and running. Very very easy job to do. Wiring is easy too.
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
Posted:
Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:33 pmby Bothie
Thanks Paul
However I cannot find a replacement 6v regulator/terminal connection box which I fear needs replacement (no continuity across the transformer) even if I wanted to keep the original components.
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
Posted:
Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:37 pmby Bothie
Thanks Chris... I am tending to lean this way. Any Brand recommended?
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:50 pmby CHRIS in MARGATE
I have been lucky with complete kits from India for £85 and I have been unlucky. No matter who sells it, it nearly all comes from the same source.
Total Quality parts but at a higher price from Anthony Tambs trading on Facebook as Scootronics.
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:05 pmby Bothie
Chris
Anthony Tambs kit is more than twice the Beedspeed Elemec 2010 spec kit. Is it money well spent?
Re: Converting 4 pole to a 12V electronic ignition system
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:51 pmby Meds
The conversion is easy -
If you get lambretta electrics and are able to piss around - no it’s not worth the extra.
If you want to stick one in and it work- have technical back up if it doesn’t quite work then The extra money is worth it- speak to him and he will advise on what you need.